If you are in the situation that you have failed AS Physics then you may find the following statements helpful.
Physics is hard and the jump up from GCSE is sometimes too much for some people.
The grade boundaries for GCSE are quite low so just because you started your AS Physics with an ‘upper B’ may not mean that you achieved that well at GCSE. Sorry to be blunt.
You are now in the situation that if you want to have an A Level in Physics then you will have to sit all AS exams again plus any new ones next summer. This is what it used to be like anyway with candidates sitting all exams at the end of two years study.
This year will be much more focused and you are more mature. You will naturally avoid distractions as you really want to pass well and know that it doesn’t come without hard work and dedication.
You may want to drop the subject. Only continue if you are truly passionate about Physics and are truly interested in the subject. If the interest is not there then you are less likely to work for it.
Don’t blame your teachers You will never get consistent and amazing teaching in all your subjects all of the time. Think of the lessons as handing you the baton of Physics for you to run with. If you want the top grade in a Physics then it is down to you and you alone.
If you have failed AS Physics then please do not worry. You are not the first and you will not be the last. The good news is that students can turn it around. If you want that top grade then it is in your hands. Make sure that you work harder and smarter this year!
Great Grades in Physics 